Rattled & Shook

Episode 74: Sometimes, dreams do come true. And not the ones you want. Settle in as Meredith tells two true, chilling, and somber tales sent in by listeners (thank you, Amber & Erik). Goodnight, don't let the bed bugs bite... and have sweet dreams, please. <3 Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original ar...

So we're taking a week off, but ICYMI (in case you missed it) here's one of our fave, previous episodes... Episode 55: On this episode, Meredith is joined by former juggler and good friend from back home in New Orleans, Katherine Ellis (aka Concordia Shawarma McGraw from KCRW's "Important Things of Great Importance"). Together they discuss juggling and various spooky and unsettling stories sent in...

So we're taking a week off, but ICYMI (in case you missed it) here's one of our fave, previous episodes... Episode 57: We're talking creatures and cryptids today with Laurah Norton (The Fall Line, One Strange Thing). Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Laurah Norton @laythemtorest Original artwork by Puppy...

Episode 73: Meredith is joined by Victoria Bridgland (aka Victoria Lovekraft), a psychology lecturer and researcher (and TikTok creator), with a focus on trauma... and a particular interest in horror content. On today's episode, Victoria chimes in on the stories with her unique, studied perspective. This episode goes a bit deeper (thanks to Victoria). <3 Special thank you to both Lori (First Gr...

Episode 72: Settle in as Meredith tells you two true, creepy tales sent in by listeners (thanks, Matt & Genevieve!) with some pretty horrific imagery. Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite. <3 Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music...

Episode 71: Happy (early) St. Patrick's Day! On this episode, Meredith tunes into a few scary stories that are on theme for the holiday. Lucky you. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity S...

Episode 70: Settle in while Meredith reads you a classic ghost story -- except this one is true and sent in by a real person. So, get nestled all snug in your bed... actually maybe don't do that. You'll see why. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Origi...

Episode 69: The theme is farmhouses-- haunted ones, that is. Settle in while host, Meredith, reads a couple of true scary stories, complements of a couple of unlucky listeners. This episode is kinda "Moo meets Boo". Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee O...

Episode 68: The theme is Basements. Host, Meredith, tunes into a couple of true scary stories, all set in those horrifying underground house addendums known as basements. For our guest segment, Meredith is joined by Mo, to recount her own chilling story... Get ready for some nightmare visuals. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman...

Episode 67: The theme is Hotels. Host Meredith tunes into a couple of true accounts of hotel-related haunts. For our guest segment, Meredith is joined by Jill Mercer of The Nickle Tree (TikTok) to recount her own chilling story set at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest:...

Episode 66: Settle in, folks. Meredith sits down to read you a long bedtime story. This one is set, well, ON set. You'll see what we mean. Enjoy. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set...

Episode 65: The theme is True Crime. Host Meredith tunes into a couple of chilling, crime-related stories. For our guest segment, Meredith is joined by journalist Maggie Freleng to introduce the new podcast, "Up and Vanished Weekly". Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Maggie Freleng @maggiefreleng Origina...

We're still on hiatus but here's an oldie-but-a-goodie to tide you over... Episode 44: Hosts Aprile and Meredith tune into several stories about doppelgängers and seeing yourself outside of yourself… you know, normal stuff. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme &...

We're still on hiatus but here's an oldie-but-a-goodie to tide you over... Episode 43: Hosts Meredith and Aprile tune into several ghost stories, submitted by listeners, featuring decidedly UNfriendly entities… Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme...

Episode 64: Meredith and Aprile reunite for the holidays! It's a Christmas miracle. Here's a review of the top stories we featured on Rattled & Shook in 2024, per all of your input. Aprile and Meredith also discuss the horror-thriller movies they watched this year. Have a spooky holiday season. <3 Updates: For personal life/health reasons, Aprile will be stepping back from mic, for the time...

Episode 63: Meredith is joined by the multi-talented "beer personality" Caroline King from the Bitch Beer podcast. Together, they listen to a couple of spooky stories whilst sampling themed beers. Cheers y'all. Beers: Southern Tier's Pumpking, Creature Comfort's Koko Buni, Monday Night Brewing's Death Raptor Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Special thank you to Lucie Tiger @lucietigermusi...

Episode 62: Meredith is joined by the lovely Emma Ozenbrook from the Real Life Ghost Stories podcast. Emma tells her own (can you believe it) real-life-ghost-story taking place at an old Irish asylum. Chills. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Emma Ozenbrook @real...

Episode 61: Meredith is joined by jack-of-all-trades, Matt Frederick, one of the hosts of the podcast, Stuff They Don't Want You To Know. Together they discuss time as a physical structure, tea brands, the C-word, and very old donkeys. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Special thanks to Court, our second storyteller, for their true & trippy story! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or...

Episode 60: Happy Thanksgiving! This true, listener-submitted horror story includes a Thanksgiving night with a dark visitor. Maybe check out your family demons before inviting your new boyfriend home this holiday. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Or...

Episode 59: Meredith is joined by Maggie Freleng, host of the podcast, "Wrongful Conviction" for a couple of stories about real life CREEPS! They also debate: would you rather see a ghost or an alien? (Let us know.) And we reveal a few simple tips and tricks for how you too can get a pulitzer prize. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Thanks to Catherine and our second storyteller for sendin...

Episode 58: Meredith is joined by Rodney Barnes, host of the podcast, "Run, Fool!" for a couple of stories about ghosts and grief... and a discussion about all things horror. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Rodney Barnes @therodneybarnes Original artwork by Pup...

Episode 57: We're talking creatures and cryptids today with Laurah Norton (The Fall Line, One Strange Thing). Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Laurah Norton @laythemtorest Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme &...

Episode 56: Ayyy Beatty's back as a guest host. In this episode, Meredith and Beatty discuss scary, cryptiddy monsters, sleep paralysis, and halloween costumes, as they compete for who has fewer friends. Happy Halloween, slags. Special thank you to John for the story, Brainer Bridge! Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledands...

Episode 55: On this episode, Meredith is joined by former juggler and good friend from back home in New Orleans, Katherine Ellis (aka Concordia Shawarma McGraw from KCRW's "Important Things of Great Importance"). Together they discuss juggling and various spooky and unsettling stories sent in from their beautiful home city/state. Special thank you to Candi Kaine for the story, Card Shuffling! Go c...

Episode 54: On this episode, host Meredith is joined by guest Payne Lindsey to tune into and discuss some eerie ALieN StOriEs. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set This episode fea...